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ALL1681205 

1200 Mbps PLC Ethernet Bridge 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   

USER MANUAL 

Содержание ALL1681205

Страница 1: ...ALLNET GmbH Computersysteme 2015 All rights reserved Irrtum und Änderungen vorbehalten ALL1681205 1200 Mbps PLC Ethernet Bridge USER MANUAL ...

Страница 2: ...NT MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING COURSE OF PERFORMANCE OR USAGE OF TRADE IN NO EVENT WILL THE SELLERS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OR LOSS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL WILLFUL PUNITIVE INCIDENTAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS OF ANY CUSTO...

Страница 3: ... Pairing the Device 14 How to Use the Simple Connect Button 15 Power Saving Mode 28 Setup the HomePlug AV2s 29 For Twin Pack 29 For Single Pack 29 About the HomePlug AV Utility 30 Requirements 30 Installation 31 Opening HomePlug AV Utility 32 The User Interface 32 Home 33 Private Network Name 34 Quality of Service 38 Devices 39 Firmware Upgrade 40 Appendix 42 FCC Statement 42 Safety Warnings 43 CE...

Страница 4: ...ept you are simply plugging in a power outlet into your power outlet No power outlets are wasted whenever you are using your ALL1681205 It is truly innovation at its finest In addition it is built with 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports This allows you to connect two Ethernet devices e g computer laptop directly to your HomePlug HomePlug AV AV2 devices unlike regular routers and access points that are easil...

Страница 5: ...are It can be changed manually using the HomePlug AV2 Utility software on a computer with a Windows operating system When you use the software you have to manually type the Private Network Name for the device 2 Is through the Simple Connect button The Simple Connect button automatically creates an encrypted Private Network Name It can also be used to reset the Private Network Name or to add a devi...

Страница 6: ...rformance connect the HomePlug AV2 directly to a wall outlet Avoid connecting it to a power strip where other electrical devices are connected Other devices produce electrical noise or interferences that may affect the overall performance of your HomePlug AV2 Note You may use the built in pass through as a power outlet ...

Страница 7: ...or straight Ethernet cable Reset Button Press for 3 seconds then release button to reset to the factory default settings When you reset to the factory default all your configuration changes will be removed Simple Connect Button When Simple Connect is pressed for 10 seconds it will randomize the Private Network Name Press 2 seconds to join or add to another network ...

Страница 8: ...tivity OFF Device is not connected to a HomePlug AV2 network ON When Simple Connect is pressed for 10 seconds this LED will turn OFF to confirm the Private Network Name reset This LED is steady in color when the device is part of a HomePlug AV2 network The LED colors represents the connection rate within the HomePlug AV2 network whether it is good red better amber or best green Ethernet Activity L...

Страница 9: ...nstallation There are brief descriptions beside each step to help you along Detailed instructions are provided in the subsequent pages Setup the HomePlug AV2 Plan your Network Ready to Use Optional Install HomePlug AV2 Utility Software Use an Ethernet cable to connect the HomePlug AV2 to your computer or Ethernet device Install HomePlug AV2 Utility to apply manual configuration changes and monitor...

Страница 10: ...d Planning Your Network Before moving ahead to setup your network it is a good idea to draw out a network diagram to help identify your network devices and plan out how to connect these devices Local Network Share ultrafast Internet connection with any computer wherever it is in the house ...

Страница 11: ...ALL1681205 User Manual Page 11 of 44 ALLNET GmbH Computersysteme 2015 All rights reserved Gaming Network Connect your gaming console to the Internet and compete with other online players ...

Страница 12: ...ALL1681205 User Manual Page 12 of 44 ALLNET GmbH Computersysteme 2015 All rights reserved Entertainment Network Experience IP TV streaming into your home entertainment system ...

Страница 13: ...ALL1681205 User Manual Page 13 of 44 ALLNET GmbH Computersysteme 2015 All rights reserved Media Network Realize your high tech lifestyle by converging your IP devices into a single network ...

Страница 14: ... your HomePlug AV2 devices side by side to easily observe the LED behaviors of each HomePlug AV2 Wait until the Power and PL ACT LED turns ON to confirm that the connection has been established 2 In ROOM A plug in your HomePlug AV2 into the wall socket then connect it to your modem router s Ethernet port using an Ethernet cable 3 In ROOM B plug in your HomePlug AV2 into the wall socket then connec...

Страница 15: ...15 All rights reserved How to Use the Simple Connect Button Simple Connect provides a more convenient way of creating your HomePlug AV2 network without the need to open the HomePlug AV2 Utility software from a computer The button has three main functions which include ...

Страница 16: ...ce to its factory default settings If you intend to reset the device to its factory default settings press RESET on the device for 3 seconds To reset the Private Network Name using Simple Connect Step 1 On HomePlug X Press the Simple Connect button for 10 seconds Power LED and Ethernet LED will turn OFF and turn ON Ethernet is connected The Powerline Activity LED will switch OFF on both units Step...

Страница 17: ...out of the box and plugged However if you intend to create a new Private Network Name using Simple Connect for both devices you need to reset their Private Network Names to a random key before proceeding To create a Secured HomePlug AV2 network using Simple Connect Step 1 Plug your HomePlug AV2s side by side where you can easily observe the LED behavior Upon connection the Ethernet LEDs will blink...

Страница 18: ...ET GmbH Computersysteme 2015 All rights reserved Step 2 Press the Simple Connect button for 2 seconds on HomePlug Y After you release the button the Power LED will blink If the Power LED did not blink press Simple Connect again for two seconds ...

Страница 19: ...Simple Connect again for two seconds Pairing between two devices are only given two minutes upon pressing the Simple Connect button for two seconds on HomePlug Y After pressing Simple Connect on HomePlug Y make sure to press Simple Connect on HomePlug X within two minutes to ensure a successful connection otherwise repeat steps 2 and 3 until the LEDs of both devices switch OFF and on twice indicat...

Страница 20: ...er Manual Page 20 of 44 ALLNET GmbH Computersysteme 2015 All rights reserved Step 4 To confirm if the connection was established check the LEDs The Power LEDs and the Powerline Activity LEDs on both HomePlugs are ON ...

Страница 21: ...he HomePlugs directly to a wall outlet An Ethernet enabled device can be a router computer hub gaming console IP phone network printer or IP TV set top box Note HomePlug AV2s work best when connected directly to a wall socket It is suggested to avoid plugging a HomePlug AV2 to a power strip or power extension as much as possible Other electrical devices plugged in the power strip produce electrica...

Страница 22: ...by pressing the Simple connect If you pressed Simple Connect from multiple HomePlug AV2s only the signal from the first two devices will be processed To join an existing Secured HomePlug AV2 network using Simple Connect Step 1 Plug HomePlug X your new HomePlug beside one of your existing HomePlug AV AV2 devices It is important to ensure that you can easily observe the LED behaviors of the HomePlug...

Страница 23: ...ersysteme 2015 All rights reserved Step 2 Press Simple Connect for 10 seconds from HomePlug X After you release the button The Power LED and Ethernet LED would blink Note If the Power and Ethernet LED did not blink press Simple Connect again for 10 seconds ...

Страница 24: ...rsysteme 2015 All rights reserved Step 3 Press Simple Connect Button for two seconds on HomePlug Y existing HomePlug After you release the button the Power LED will continuously blink If the Power LED did not blink press Simple Connect again for two seconds ...

Страница 25: ...User Manual Page 25 of 44 ALLNET GmbH Computersysteme 2015 All rights reserved Step 4 Press Simple Connect Button again on the HomePlug X within two minutes after you press Simple Connect from the existing network ...

Страница 26: ...tep 6 Unplug HomePlug Z and then connect it to your Ethernet device using the Ethernet cables from the product package After connecting the Ethernet cable plug HomePlug Z directly to a wall outlet An Ethernet enabled device can be a router computer hub gaming console IP phone network printer or IP TV set top box Note HomePlug AV2s work best when connected directly to a wall socket It is suggested ...

Страница 27: ...Rate Each LED color of the Powerline Activity represents a connection rating The connection rating can only be calculated when the device is part of an existing network The exact connection rate value can also be viewed by using the HomePlug AV2 Utility The connection rating is present on both GBR and DEU devices ...

Страница 28: ... indicate its Power Saving Status Conditions of a HomePlug AV2 on a Power saving mode Power LED is blinking slowly Powerline Activity LED and Ethernet LED are turned OFF When connected to a PC or Laptop if there is network card inactivity HomePlug AV2 is also on a Power Saving mode Note If another device is on a Power Saving Mode the HomePlug AV2 Utility may detect the device but would be unable t...

Страница 29: ...Plug AV2 to a wall socket For Single Pack A HomePlug AV2 from a single pack uses a random Private Network Name that prevents it from communicating with other HomePlug AV2s To add it into an existing network you need to use either the Simple Connect button or the HomePlug AV2 Utility software to change the random Private Network Name to the Private Network Name being used by the existing HomePlug A...

Страница 30: ...V AV2 devices Installation is straightforward and the user interface is easy to use Note To use the HomePlug AV Utility you need a computer using a Windows operating system with the NET Framework installed If you do not have NET installed the HomePlug AV installer will install it for you Requirements Your computer must meet the following requirements Windows XP 32 and 64 bit Vista 32 and 64 bit Wi...

Страница 31: ...allation wizard Two applications will be installed in your computer 1 HomePlug AV Utility will be installed first followed by 2 NET Framework The installer detects any version of NET Framework in your computer If NET Framework is not installed a dialog box opens to ask if you would like to install NET Framework Click Yes The NET Framework will not be installed if the required version is already in...

Страница 32: ...k the HomePlug AV Utility desktop shortcut and then select Open Click the Start button click Programs click HomePlug AV click HomePlug AV Ethernet Adapter and then click HomePlug AV Utility The User Interface The HomePlug AV Utility user interface is divided into multiple tabs These tabs include Home Private Network Name Quality of Service Devices Firmware Upgrade ...

Страница 33: ...e network card in your computer When you select a network card the MAC Address of the HomePlug AV AV2 connected to your computer appears If there is no HomePlug AV AV2 connected to your computer no MAC address will appear 2 Select a task there are four possible tasks you can perform as seen below Change the Private Network Name Change the QoS settings View devices in the network Upgrade the firmwa...

Страница 34: ...her If you intend to create multiple networks you can assign different Private Network Names among your devices However you have to ensure that at least two HomePlug AV AV2s have a similar Private Network Name A HomePlug that uses a unique or random Private Network Name will be unable to communicate with other devices which use a different random Private Network Name Note In case you cannot connec...

Страница 35: ...k Name of HomePlug AV AV2 devices provided that they are using the same Private Network Name as your local HomePlug AV AV2 You cannot change the Private Network Name of remote devices that are not currently networked with your local HomePlug AV AV2 device Note When changing the Private Network Name of remote devices you will need the Device ID that is displayed on the device label of each HomePlug...

Страница 36: ... device label seen on the example provided below 6 Click Apply When the process is complete the message Settings Applied would appear After changing the Private Network Name of the remote HomePlug AV AV2 device it will no longer be able to communicate with your local HomePlugs not unless you are using a similar Private Network Name for your local HomePlugs ...

Страница 37: ...ug AV AV2 using a random Private Network Name will be disconnected from the HomePlug network and will not be able to communicate with other devices until it forms a new network or joins an existing network AVLN Audio Video Logical Network Status Displays the HomePlug AV AV2 Logical Network membership status number Note The Simulate Simple Connect Button functions from HomePlug AV2 Utility can be u...

Страница 38: ... within your network QoS is not enabled by default QoS Modes To enable QoS 1 Open HomePlug AV2 Utility 2 Click Quality of Service 3 Check Enable QoS 4 Select a QoS mode 5 Click Apply When the process is complete Settings Applied appears Online Game Internet Prioritizes data streaming Audio or Video Prioritizes data streaming multimedia streaming Voice over IP Prioritizes voice applications ...

Страница 39: ...sing the same Private Network Name as the local HomePlug AV2 will appear in the Remote Devices list The Devices page displays the following information Remote HomePlug MAC Address Displays the HomePlug AV AV2 MAC Addresses Remote Client Address Displays the MAC Address of the Ethernet network adapter connected to the HomePlug AV AV2 Connection Rate Displays the Transmit and Receive connection rate...

Страница 40: ... the product s Web site Note It is highly recommended to use OFFICIALLY RELEASED ALLNET Firmware only These can be downloaded from the ALLNET Support Website http www allnet de de support allnet To upgrade the firmware of a HomePlug AV AV2 1 Connect your HomePlug AV AV2 to the computer where you are using the HomePlug AV Utility 2 Launch the HomePlug AV Utility 3 Click Firmware Upgrade 4 Click Upg...

Страница 41: ...ved To reset to factory default 1 Connect the HomePlug AV AV2 to the computer where you are using HomePlug AV Utility 2 Launch the HomePlug AV Utility 3 Click Factory Default Note You can also perform a reset to the factory default when you press the RESET button on the device 3 seconds ...

Страница 42: ...led and used according to the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which is found by turning the equipment OFF and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of ...

Страница 43: ... dangerous high voltage points or other risks Only qualified service personnel can service the device Please contact your vendor for further information Do not use your device during a thunderstorm There may be a risk of electric shock brought about by lightning Do not expose your device to dust or corrosive liquids Do not use this product near water sources Make sure to connect the cables to the ...

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